Entertainment

Parading 10 Richest Nigerian Comedians

Published

10 years ago

May 27, 2016

Duncan Mighty

The stand up comedians
dominating Nigeria’s humour business landscape are funny quite alright on stage, but very serious in business with assets running into billions of naira, they are light years apart from the crops of old comedians who waite on people for meager rations of life.
After a careful study of the careers of the these successful comedians, investigations have shown that a number of them are outstanding. Here are the top 10 in this branch of entertainment, in terms of their assets, the money they charge per show, the various products or corporate endorsements they did and their established brands from which they earn steady income.
(1) Alibaba:
With over 30 years of performing on stage and hosting events for almost all Nigeria’s former Presidents, Ali Baba sits at the apex. Even former President Olusegun Obasanjo once jokingly accused him of being over paid for his performance. His Lekki Mansion where he lives is said to be worth more than N300 million.
Alibaba makes his money through a chain of businesses in Lagos as a reputed motivational speaker, a professional comedian patronized by almost all the big brands and political bigwigs in the country. His net worth is estimated to be over N3 billion. It is estimated that he performs in a minimum of two events weekly at an average rate of 4 to 4. 5 million naira per event. That would add up to about 400 million naira per annum!
(2) Basket Mouth
He has been associated with many companies, signing different endorsement contracts in the last six years. He also has an impressive list of branding deals with Amstel Malta, Globacom Limited and a host of others. including his sold out shows in South Africa, London and America and on his Basket Mouth uncensored platform. He has been consistent since he came into limelight.
His assets are estimated to be worth 2 billion naira. His annual income may be in excess N192 million, while endorsement deals run into over 120 million annually. His international show Basket Mouth uncensored rakes in an estimated N100 million. He makes over N360 million annually.
(3) I Go Dye
United Nation’s Mille Development Goal Ambassador, Amb. Francis Agoda, fondly called “I Go Dye” is the C.E.O. of Revamp Construction Company, a property, real estate and road construction company. An estimate of his annual income stands between 300 and 500 million naira while his net worth is valued at over 2 billion naira.
With properties in choice areas across Nigeria and fleet of luxury cars, he is the man to beat. He also has a special performing relationship with almost all the governors in the country. His business empire is increasing everyday. Presently, he is constructing a bottle water company, Franstel natural bottle water.
(5) Julius Agwu
He made over N20 million alone from the launch of his book when he turned 40. He has properties scattered all over the country, a state-of-the art audio and video studio, and more political affiliates than any other comedian.
For over a decade now, Julius Agwu has been organizing two events, ‘Crack Ya Ribs and “Laugh for Christ Sake”.
He is reputed to own properties in 3 states in Nigeria and is also the C.E.O of Real Laugh Entertainment Company which is an event management firm. His performance fee is between 2 and 3 million naira per event.
His annual take home is estimated at N180 million, while his personally organized events are estimated to be about N140 million annually, His net worth is valued to be N1.5 billion.
(5) A.Y. (Layo Makun)
Since his foray into this money-making business, he has risen faster than anticipated with a performance fee that is between N1 and 2 million per event, while his A.Y Live events organized annually rakes in N160 million. He is said to be earning N280 million annually. His net worth is put at N800 million. He is also working on his MVP club and also runs an event company. His movie 30 days in Atlanda, is a block” buster movie that rakes in millions.
He also has fleet of expensive cars and properties at Lekki area of Lagos.
(6) Gbenga Adeyinka
No comedian anchors more events than him presently. He is constantly busy and a top choice for politicians. He has properties and several business interests, besides his Laffmattaz, which is always a sold out show with over 5000 people in attendance every year.
(7) Okey Bakasi
He anchors upscale events steadily and must have made huge money from politics as senior special assistant on entertainment in Imo State and Canada.
(8) Tee-A
A highly gifted wedding MC. He has equipment and an events company. He anchors many high level events and also does private businesses.
(9) Bovi
He has made a lot of money lately from events, adverts and tours. He is probably the hottest kid in the scene right now.
(10) Yaw
Yaw is into the big league with a choice property in Lagos. He also makes money from MTN adverts, radio presentations, radio hypes, anchoring events, equipment leasing and other businesses.

Entertainment

PMAN PHALGA Unit Holds Town carnival Today

Published

1 week ago

December 8, 2025

The Tide

The Performing Musicians Employers Association of Nigeria ( PMAN) Rivers State
Chapter, PHALGA Unit is expected to hold the annual festive entertainment event tagged ‘Town Carnival’ today, in Port Harcourt.

The event would be used to honour the late coordinator of the unit, Comrade Vinning Simeon Ileberi popularly called (Vinta 60).

This was made available to the Tide Entertainment Yesterday by the coordinator PMAN PHALGA Unit, Comrade Tamunoiduabia Okosimiema, popularly known as (Jesus Wonder Boy)

According to him, the event which usually last for five days within the first week of every December at the Caniriv stand located at Aggrey Road, Port Harcourt Township would be held for a day this year.

” This year’s carnival is organized in remembrance of our late Comrade Ileberi who is also the brain behind the Port Harcourt Town carnival,” he said.

Meanwhile Entertainers expected to perform live at the event include Canadian Twins, K-Classy, Mc FM Boy, P-Music, Marksiobi, Dawix, Glor’ys Flow, Mc Akunamatata, Mc MP2 , and Mc Oliver Da polos

Nancy Briggs

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“The Legal Day” 2025: Alliance Française Port Harcourt, Moves to Promote French Via Law

Published

2 months ago

October 12, 2025

The Tide

In a bid to promote the French language through law and build bridges between communities the Alliance Française Port Harcourt, in collaboration with the Embassy of France in Nigeria has organized the 2025 edition of “La Journée du Droit” (“The Legal Day”)

The event which took place at Alliance Française auditorium was a civic and linguistic celebration designed to help learners of French Language and young citizens discover the importance of law in everyday life.

The Tide Entertainment reports that the event featured interactive quiz sessions, exploring legal rules and civic principles in Nigeria, France, Africa and beyond, pointing out both the similarities and differences between legal systems around the world.

Throughout the day, the event featured interactive quiz sessions exploring legal rules and civic principles in Nigeria, France, Africa, and beyond, highlighting both the similarities and differences between legal systems around the world.

The initiative was aimed at encouraging reflection on the rights and responsibilities shared by all citizens and to promote the values of justice, equality, and mutual respect through the French language.

The programme which had two sessions, (Morning and Afternoon session) witnessed the participation of about 150 students from various levels of education. Ranging from the Primary, Secondary, and tertiary institution for an engaging experience of civic and legal concepts.

Schools in attendance included Surebloom International School, Pleroma High School, Casterly Rock Secondary School, and TotalEnergies Port Harcourt School.

The morning sessions saw the Participation of Alliance Française students in an interactive quiz, enhancing their French comprehension while exploring civic notions.

While the Afternoon session had students from the University of Port Harcourt – UNIPORT (French Language and Law Departments), students from the French Department from both Ignatius Ajuru University of Education and Rivers State University joined in the final rounds of the competition.

According to the director of Alliance Française Port Harcourt, Mrs Marina Lacal, all quiz questions were presented in French, then translated into English to ensure full understanding by participants, saying that winners received special prizes, as all attendees took home souvenirs from the educational and convivial event.

Mrs Lacal said that the diplomatic and educational initiative event “La Journée du Droit” (The Legal Day) sought to promote the French language through law, highlight the capacity of law to build bridges between communities and emphasize law as one of the pillars of French diplomacy.

“Through this initiative, the Alliance Française Port Harcourt continues its mission to foster intercultural dialogue, civic awareness, and the learning of French as a language of knowledge, culture, and citizenship,”?she?added.

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World Music Day: Alliance Française Port Harcourt Showcases Talents

Published

6 months ago

June 26, 2025

The Tide

The Garden City of Rivers State Port Harcourt at the weekend joined other parts of the world to celebrate the World Music Day, 2025, as Alliance Française showcases talents.

The event which is internationally known as Fête de la musique was held at cultural hall of the Alliance Française was a remarkable concert with memorable experience.

The event brought together music lovers, students, Artistes and members of the community For an exciting evening live performances and cultural exchange.

The Tide Entertainment reports that the world Music Day, which was created 1982 in France by the then Minister of culture, Jack Lang, ‘ Fête de la Musique’ is now celebrated in more than 100 countries every 21st June, marking the first day of summer with free concerts and musical showcases in public spaces.

In Port Harcourt, the Alliance Française honoured the tradition by spotlighting four(4) emerging artistes offering a platform to young talents shaping the city’s contemporary scene.

The audience enjoyed an unforgettable moments as they were entertained by the powerful performances from Preach A, who is known for blending fitness culture with spoken words and rhythm.

Also, artiste Emmayany delivering a vibrant fusion of afrobeat and afro pop. A singer, song writer and a performing artiste with a distinct sound.

Others were Amarachy Uko, a sensational singer with passion for soul , R&B, pop music and afrobeat.

While DJ Prospel closed the night with an energetic DJ set that got the entire hall dancing.

Earlier, the Director, Alliance Française, Port Harcourt Mrs Marina Lacal high lighted the mission of the Alliance Française saying that the event was more than a concert.

According to her, the event was put together by the Alliance Française to promote cultural diversity and foster artistic expression by connecting a long standing French tradition with creativity of the local music scene, adding that the event offerers an avenue for dialogue between culture and generations.

She stated that the event is used to promote professional and bring amateur artistes to limelight via the platform of the Alliance Française which is aimed at promoting the French Language through cultural heritage.

She explained that the celebration is also a broader series of Fête de la musique activities organized by the 10 Alliance Française across Nigeria in sync with concerts held in France and around the world simultaneously.

She further noted that the occasion reaffirms the role of Alliance Française as a cultural bridge, one where French heritage meets the pulses of Nigerian youth.

It would be recalled that no fewer than 19 artistes applied to perform at the event in Port Harcourt, but only four got approval for appearance.